1 00:00:06,013 --> 00:00:09,012 {\an8}(epic theme playing) 2 00:00:58,400 --> 00:01:02,704 ♪ 3 00:01:45,146 --> 00:01:47,150 (theme concludes) 4 00:01:54,556 --> 00:01:56,556 (birds chirping) 5 00:01:56,556 --> 00:01:59,224 (ambient nature sounds) 6 00:01:59,224 --> 00:02:02,265 (light music playing) 7 00:02:04,065 --> 00:02:06,069 (raven caws) 8 00:02:13,308 --> 00:02:15,308 ♪ 9 00:02:15,308 --> 00:02:17,346 (wind blowing) 10 00:02:23,751 --> 00:02:26,755 speaker: Duty is sacrifice. 11 00:02:27,856 --> 00:02:30,290 It eclipses all things, 12 00:02:30,290 --> 00:02:31,961 even blood. 13 00:02:33,627 --> 00:02:36,832 All men of honor must pay its price. 14 00:02:41,436 --> 00:02:45,104 The North owes a great duty to the Seven Kingdoms. 15 00:02:45,104 --> 00:02:47,840 - One older than any oath. - (dog barking) 16 00:02:47,840 --> 00:02:49,770 Since the days of the First Men, 17 00:02:49,770 --> 00:02:52,244 we have stood as guardians 18 00:02:52,244 --> 00:02:54,017 against the cold and the dark. 19 00:02:55,549 --> 00:02:57,316 Through its long tradition, 20 00:02:57,316 --> 00:02:59,580 the Night's Watch cultivated its strength 21 00:02:59,580 --> 00:03:01,153 from doomed men 22 00:03:01,153 --> 00:03:03,823 who had their life as their only possession. 23 00:03:03,823 --> 00:03:06,624 But my ancestor, Torrhen Stark, 24 00:03:06,624 --> 00:03:08,694 began a tradition by making an offering 25 00:03:08,694 --> 00:03:11,163 at the onset of winter: 26 00:03:11,163 --> 00:03:13,465 one in 10 men from our household 27 00:03:13,465 --> 00:03:16,539 was to be chosen to fortify the Watch. 28 00:03:19,340 --> 00:03:24,676 This is not a sentence but an honor. 29 00:03:24,676 --> 00:03:28,814 A duty embraced by all who serve the North. 30 00:03:28,814 --> 00:03:31,050 Even by mine own kin. 31 00:03:31,050 --> 00:03:33,353 ♪ 32 00:03:33,353 --> 00:03:35,391 (wind blowing) 33 00:03:36,224 --> 00:03:38,661 The North must stand ready. 34 00:03:40,027 --> 00:03:41,661 Winter is coming. 35 00:03:41,661 --> 00:03:43,895 Coming? What is this, then, 36 00:03:43,895 --> 00:03:45,898 that falls from the skies and shivers my bones? 37 00:03:45,898 --> 00:03:49,668 This is only a late summer snow, my prince. 38 00:03:49,668 --> 00:03:52,171 In winter, it will cover all you see, 39 00:03:52,171 --> 00:03:54,577 and all memories of warmth will be forgotten. 40 00:03:55,710 --> 00:03:57,910 It pleases me to think that over a century ago 41 00:03:57,910 --> 00:04:00,583 our ancestors treated in this very place. 42 00:04:01,950 --> 00:04:03,920 The Conqueror and the King in the North. 43 00:04:05,687 --> 00:04:07,419 You, at least, had the mercy 44 00:04:07,419 --> 00:04:09,822 not to threaten me with your dragon. 45 00:04:09,822 --> 00:04:12,061 (lift creaks loudly) 46 00:04:15,964 --> 00:04:17,997 (distant shouting) 47 00:04:17,997 --> 00:04:19,135 My prince. 48 00:04:19,934 --> 00:04:21,905 - My lord. - My lord. 49 00:04:22,771 --> 00:04:24,069 M'lord. 50 00:04:24,069 --> 00:04:26,438 Surely the great Torrhen Stark 51 00:04:26,438 --> 00:04:29,375 would've sooner died than bent the knee. 52 00:04:29,375 --> 00:04:30,609 Unless he believed the Conqueror 53 00:04:30,609 --> 00:04:32,949 could bring unity to the Seven Kingdoms. 54 00:04:34,248 --> 00:04:36,014 You are right in that. 55 00:04:36,014 --> 00:04:39,118 That unity is now threatened. 56 00:04:39,118 --> 00:04:41,782 The realm will soon tear itself apart... 57 00:04:41,782 --> 00:04:42,855 if men do not remember 58 00:04:42,855 --> 00:04:44,593 the oath sworn to King Viserys 59 00:04:44,959 --> 00:04:47,192 and to his rightful heir. 60 00:04:47,192 --> 00:04:50,699 Starks do not forget their oaths, my prince. 61 00:04:51,232 --> 00:04:53,565 But you must know that my gaze is 62 00:04:53,565 --> 00:04:57,103 forever torn between north and south. 63 00:04:57,103 --> 00:05:00,472 In winter, my duty to the Wall is even more dire 64 00:05:00,472 --> 00:05:02,274 than the one I owe to King's Landing. 65 00:05:02,274 --> 00:05:04,543 I need my men here. 66 00:05:04,543 --> 00:05:05,773 Whilst your men guard against 67 00:05:05,773 --> 00:05:07,546 wildlings and weather, 68 00:05:07,546 --> 00:05:11,050 the Hightowers plan to usurp the throne. 69 00:05:11,050 --> 00:05:13,285 If my mother is to defend her claim 70 00:05:13,285 --> 00:05:14,587 to hold the realm united, 71 00:05:14,587 --> 00:05:15,955 she needs an army. 72 00:05:15,955 --> 00:05:16,989 War is coming 73 00:05:16,989 --> 00:05:19,091 to the whole of the realm, my lord. 74 00:05:19,091 --> 00:05:21,965 We cannot wage it without the support of the North. 75 00:05:22,964 --> 00:05:24,968 (wind blowing) 76 00:05:30,004 --> 00:05:32,004 My father brought King Jaehaerys 77 00:05:32,004 --> 00:05:34,276 and Queen Alysanne to see the Wall. 78 00:05:34,976 --> 00:05:37,643 His Grace stood at this very outlook 79 00:05:37,643 --> 00:05:39,745 and watched as their dragons, 80 00:05:39,745 --> 00:05:42,280 the greatest power in the world, 81 00:05:42,280 --> 00:05:44,320 refused to cross it. 82 00:05:45,954 --> 00:05:47,787 Do you think my ancestors built 83 00:05:47,787 --> 00:05:49,822 a 700-foot wall of ice 84 00:05:49,822 --> 00:05:52,295 to keep out snow and savages? 85 00:05:52,961 --> 00:05:54,797 What does it keep out? 86 00:05:56,831 --> 00:05:58,263 Death. 87 00:05:58,263 --> 00:06:01,504 (light, tense music playing) 88 00:06:06,174 --> 00:06:08,374 I have thousands of graybeards 89 00:06:08,374 --> 00:06:10,843 who've already seen too many winters. 90 00:06:10,843 --> 00:06:14,213 They are... well-honed. 91 00:06:14,213 --> 00:06:15,884 So they're old? 92 00:06:16,752 --> 00:06:19,619 I can ready them to march at once. 93 00:06:19,619 --> 00:06:20,986 If your graybeards can fight, 94 00:06:20,986 --> 00:06:23,289 the queen will have them. 95 00:06:23,289 --> 00:06:25,190 They will fight hard. 96 00:06:25,190 --> 00:06:26,954 Like Northerners. 97 00:06:26,954 --> 00:06:28,127 Stark captain: My lord? 98 00:06:28,127 --> 00:06:31,330 - (footsteps approaching) - A raven's arrived. 99 00:06:31,330 --> 00:06:33,269 Urgent news from Dragonstone. 100 00:06:46,114 --> 00:06:49,118 (tense music playing) 101 00:06:52,921 --> 00:06:54,557 (roars) 102 00:07:00,962 --> 00:07:02,598 (Meleys roars) 103 00:07:07,035 --> 00:07:09,037 (Rhaenys speaks High Valyrian) 104 00:07:09,403 --> 00:07:11,407 (dragonkeeper speaks High Valyrian) 105 00:07:15,776 --> 00:07:19,148 Take your mount again. We're flying out. 106 00:07:21,815 --> 00:07:25,417 I alone patrol over a hundred miles of open sea, 107 00:07:25,417 --> 00:07:29,188 endlessly, to hold the blockade. 108 00:07:29,188 --> 00:07:32,728 Meleys must gorge and rest, as must I. 109 00:07:34,229 --> 00:07:36,729 - We're going to King's Landing. - To what end? 110 00:07:36,729 --> 00:07:38,297 Killing Vhagar. 111 00:07:38,297 --> 00:07:41,367 I cannot face that hoary old bitch alone. 112 00:07:41,367 --> 00:07:42,901 With my dragon and yours together, 113 00:07:42,901 --> 00:07:45,538 we can kill Vhagar and her rider. 114 00:07:45,538 --> 00:07:46,842 Make it a son for a son. 115 00:07:49,177 --> 00:07:51,877 - Was this the queen's command? - The queen remains absent. 116 00:07:51,877 --> 00:07:53,911 I should be at Harrenhal bending knees, 117 00:07:53,911 --> 00:07:56,615 but I must instead remain here to wage her war. 118 00:07:56,615 --> 00:07:59,284 Or perhaps, more simply, to await her return. 119 00:07:59,284 --> 00:08:02,654 She has been gone for days. Too long. She is exposed. 120 00:08:02,654 --> 00:08:04,957 - She is grieving. - The mother grieves 121 00:08:04,957 --> 00:08:07,363 as the queen shirks her duties. 122 00:08:09,297 --> 00:08:12,601 It was a raven that brought me news of Laena's death. 123 00:08:13,601 --> 00:08:15,771 I existed for weeks in torment... 124 00:08:16,838 --> 00:08:19,775 refusing to believe what I'd been told. 125 00:08:21,776 --> 00:08:24,510 It was only when I saw my daughter's mortal remains 126 00:08:24,510 --> 00:08:26,983 that I could begin to mourn her. 127 00:08:29,317 --> 00:08:32,956 A raven has told Rhaenyra that her son is dead. 128 00:08:34,121 --> 00:08:35,621 She needs to know it for certain. 129 00:08:35,621 --> 00:08:37,693 She was a fool to go alone. 130 00:08:38,459 --> 00:08:40,092 What if Aemond were to happen upon her? 131 00:08:40,092 --> 00:08:41,897 Then I would pity Aemond. 132 00:08:44,532 --> 00:08:46,730 The queen was wise to recuse herself. 133 00:08:47,829 --> 00:08:51,874 She has not acted on the vengeful impulse that others might have. 134 00:08:53,241 --> 00:08:56,442 If you'd have acted when you had the chance... 135 00:08:56,442 --> 00:08:59,082 Aegon's line would be extinguished. 136 00:09:00,415 --> 00:09:02,685 And Luke would be alive. 137 00:09:09,858 --> 00:09:11,493 Fly with me. 138 00:09:12,260 --> 00:09:15,831 - It is a command. - Would that you were the king. 139 00:09:19,400 --> 00:09:22,401 (solemn music playing) 140 00:09:22,401 --> 00:09:24,440 (dragons calling) 141 00:09:35,283 --> 00:09:38,287 ♪ 142 00:09:46,255 --> 00:09:49,465 (workers chattering, shouting) 143 00:09:53,095 --> 00:09:55,104 (animals chattering) 144 00:10:07,248 --> 00:10:09,452 (people greeting Corlys) 145 00:10:25,667 --> 00:10:26,802 M'lord. 146 00:10:29,603 --> 00:10:32,841 It's a marvel she was able to return from the Stepstones at all. 147 00:10:35,237 --> 00:10:37,046 Barely done, but done. 148 00:10:37,478 --> 00:10:41,246 Seven more ships put out to sea this morn' to fortify the blockade. 149 00:10:41,246 --> 00:10:43,649 The Gullet is vast, and we're not like to have the numbers 150 00:10:43,649 --> 00:10:45,922 to cover all that open water. 151 00:10:48,617 --> 00:10:50,457 {\an8}Corlys Velaryon: I must have my ship back at sea 152 00:10:50,457 --> 00:10:51,823 {\an8}to lead the effort. 153 00:10:51,823 --> 00:10:54,497 {\an8}Alyn of Hull: It'll be many weeks yet, I'd wager. 154 00:10:56,330 --> 00:10:58,796 But I'll have a word with my brother... 155 00:10:58,796 --> 00:11:02,038 to see what reinforcements the shipwrights can muster. 156 00:11:11,980 --> 00:11:14,650 The smithy delivered this earlier. 157 00:11:16,818 --> 00:11:18,021 M'lord? 158 00:11:26,694 --> 00:11:29,693 I had this commissioned for Prince Lucerys. 159 00:11:31,998 --> 00:11:34,970 I was very sorry to hear about your heir's death. 160 00:11:35,503 --> 00:11:37,506 'Twas the blackest of treacheries. 161 00:11:40,807 --> 00:11:45,644 Pardon, m'lord, if it'll please you, much to do. 162 00:11:45,644 --> 00:11:46,879 They tell me that you are the one 163 00:11:46,879 --> 00:11:49,018 that dragged my body out of the sea. 164 00:11:54,388 --> 00:11:56,025 It was only my duty. 165 00:12:00,561 --> 00:12:03,699 I am indebted to you, Alyn. 166 00:12:15,844 --> 00:12:19,044 (light, tense music playing) 167 00:12:19,044 --> 00:12:21,717 (ambient nature sounds) 168 00:12:29,891 --> 00:12:31,894 ♪ 169 00:12:36,798 --> 00:12:39,435 - (indistinct chatter) - (horse neighs) 170 00:12:40,969 --> 00:12:43,004 (soldier shouting) 171 00:12:43,271 --> 00:12:44,908 Mind your posts! 172 00:12:47,809 --> 00:12:49,812 Keep your focus, men! 173 00:12:53,414 --> 00:12:55,915 - guard 1 (shouts): Dragon! - guard 2 (shouts): Dragon! 174 00:12:55,915 --> 00:12:57,549 Arm the scorpion! 175 00:12:57,549 --> 00:12:59,783 guard 1 (shouts): Arm the scorpion! 176 00:13:01,655 --> 00:13:04,056 Approaching from the southeast! 177 00:13:04,056 --> 00:13:05,357 Get around! 178 00:13:05,357 --> 00:13:07,263 - (scorpion creaking) - (guard shouting) 179 00:13:09,797 --> 00:13:11,430 guard (shouts): Scorpion ready! 180 00:13:11,430 --> 00:13:14,299 - Arryk Cargyll (shouts): Halt! - guard (shouts): Halt! 181 00:13:14,299 --> 00:13:16,535 (Vhagar grumbles) 182 00:13:16,535 --> 00:13:18,036 Stand down, it's Vhagar! 183 00:13:18,036 --> 00:13:19,906 guard 2: Stand down! 184 00:13:19,906 --> 00:13:21,777 guard 1: Standing down! 185 00:13:26,113 --> 00:13:28,117 (scorpion creaking) 186 00:13:30,151 --> 00:13:32,151 (Vhagar grumbles) 187 00:13:32,151 --> 00:13:34,190 (quiet chatter) 188 00:13:48,670 --> 00:13:50,506 Where is Jaehaerys? 189 00:13:51,840 --> 00:13:53,837 Attending his lessons. 190 00:13:54,643 --> 00:13:56,408 And those are where? 191 00:13:56,408 --> 00:13:57,910 What do you need of him? 192 00:13:57,910 --> 00:14:00,079 Taking him to the small council. 193 00:14:00,079 --> 00:14:01,113 He'll be king one day. 194 00:14:01,113 --> 00:14:03,051 He must begin his instruction. 195 00:14:03,451 --> 00:14:05,654 What if he does not want to be king? 196 00:14:06,821 --> 00:14:08,148 (whispers) Where is he? 197 00:14:08,148 --> 00:14:09,285 The library. 198 00:14:09,651 --> 00:14:12,128 You must not interrupt his custom. 199 00:14:18,867 --> 00:14:20,536 I'm afraid. 200 00:14:23,004 --> 00:14:24,205 Don't be. 201 00:14:24,905 --> 00:14:27,674 They'd be fools to come with Vhagar protecting the city. 202 00:14:27,674 --> 00:14:29,712 Not the dragons. 203 00:14:30,579 --> 00:14:31,814 The rats. 204 00:14:40,822 --> 00:14:43,226 The queen is an enduring mystery... 205 00:14:43,992 --> 00:14:45,394 is she not? 206 00:14:50,231 --> 00:14:52,235 (birds chirping) 207 00:14:54,736 --> 00:14:56,739 (heavy breathing) 208 00:14:57,939 --> 00:15:00,009 (quiet moaning) 209 00:15:09,751 --> 00:15:11,720 (birds cawing) 210 00:15:19,260 --> 00:15:21,030 There's a chill in the air. 211 00:15:25,299 --> 00:15:27,536 Summer is well and truly through. 212 00:15:29,037 --> 00:15:31,874 We are expected at the small council, Your Grace. 213 00:15:47,556 --> 00:15:48,953 We cannot. 214 00:15:49,658 --> 00:15:50,893 Again. 215 00:15:53,895 --> 00:15:55,498 Yes, Your Grace. 216 00:16:00,235 --> 00:16:02,238 If you wouldn't mind? 217 00:16:06,608 --> 00:16:09,612 (light music playing) 218 00:16:20,254 --> 00:16:22,258 (dog whimpers) 219 00:16:23,491 --> 00:16:25,494 ♪ 220 00:16:35,270 --> 00:16:37,670 - Tyland Lannister: Your Grace. - Alicent Hightower: Good day. 221 00:16:37,670 --> 00:16:39,708 ♪ 222 00:16:42,042 --> 00:16:44,410 Aegon Targaryen: Hello! Jaehaerys must learn the ways of the court 223 00:16:44,410 --> 00:16:46,446 if he is to rule one day. (laughs) 224 00:16:46,446 --> 00:16:48,684 Up we go. (laughs) 225 00:16:49,651 --> 00:16:52,084 Good morrow, my lords. 226 00:16:52,084 --> 00:16:53,089 Mother. 227 00:16:55,290 --> 00:16:57,117 What news? 228 00:16:57,117 --> 00:16:59,659 Otto Hightower: Our letters to the Vale and to the North 229 00:16:59,659 --> 00:17:01,864 continue to go unanswered. 230 00:17:02,464 --> 00:17:03,466 Cunts. 231 00:17:05,133 --> 00:17:07,499 Otto: The Stormlands should be ours 232 00:17:07,499 --> 00:17:09,201 after Prince Aemond's marriage pact 233 00:17:09,201 --> 00:17:11,469 to the Lady Floris Baratheon. 234 00:17:11,469 --> 00:17:13,672 I anticipate their sworn declaration. 235 00:17:13,672 --> 00:17:17,777 (sighs) My brother is raising the strength of the West 236 00:17:17,777 --> 00:17:20,880 to mass at the Golden Tooth, but we-- 237 00:17:20,880 --> 00:17:22,548 Yeah, thank you, my prince. 238 00:17:22,548 --> 00:17:24,984 That's, that's very helpful. 239 00:17:24,984 --> 00:17:26,518 My nephew, Lord Ormund, 240 00:17:26,518 --> 00:17:29,789 musters his forces to sally forth from Oldtown. 241 00:17:29,789 --> 00:17:31,323 They expect to march quickly, 242 00:17:31,323 --> 00:17:34,826 meeting little resistance, until they reach the Riverlands. 243 00:17:34,826 --> 00:17:36,796 My letters to Rhaenyra. Has there been any answer? 244 00:17:36,796 --> 00:17:39,493 An apology for her dead son? 245 00:17:39,493 --> 00:17:41,033 None, Your Grace. 246 00:17:41,033 --> 00:17:43,301 Between that and their blockade of the Gullet, 247 00:17:43,301 --> 00:17:45,338 we must presume that the princess has refused 248 00:17:45,338 --> 00:17:46,872 the offered terms, 249 00:17:46,872 --> 00:17:49,508 and that war is now inevitable. 250 00:17:49,508 --> 00:17:51,477 - Jaehaerys Targaryen: Na-na! - Perhaps Your Grace might lend 251 00:17:51,477 --> 00:17:53,782 - his voice to our outreach... - Tyland: Stop! Enough! 252 00:17:54,515 --> 00:17:56,916 ...in hopes that new terms might, might be negotiated. 253 00:17:56,916 --> 00:17:59,818 Release it at once! Would someone please? 254 00:17:59,818 --> 00:18:02,758 Is the heir to the throne bothering you, Tyland? 255 00:18:04,258 --> 00:18:07,894 No. No, no, not, not in the least, Your Grace. 256 00:18:07,894 --> 00:18:10,362 Because I think he wants a ride. 257 00:18:10,362 --> 00:18:11,597 - Alicent: Your Grace. - Tyland: Uh, a ride? 258 00:18:11,597 --> 00:18:13,165 A pony ride. 259 00:18:13,165 --> 00:18:14,766 Wouldn't that be fun, Jaehaerys? 260 00:18:14,766 --> 00:18:17,236 Should the Master of Coin be your royal steed? 261 00:18:17,236 --> 00:18:19,042 (light laughter) 262 00:18:26,415 --> 00:18:28,713 Your Grace! 263 00:18:28,713 --> 00:18:30,954 There are important matters to discuss... 264 00:18:32,387 --> 00:18:34,223 despite Sir Tyland's interruptions. 265 00:18:35,757 --> 00:18:37,890 Aegon: Very well. 266 00:18:37,890 --> 00:18:40,329 No time for amusements, Tyland. 267 00:18:41,763 --> 00:18:42,966 Your Grace. 268 00:18:44,060 --> 00:18:46,469 Aegon: Off you go, Jaehaerys. Good boy. 269 00:18:48,970 --> 00:18:50,606 Where were we? (clears throat) 270 00:18:52,105 --> 00:18:56,308 Rhaenyra's blockade has placed King's Landing under strain. 271 00:18:56,308 --> 00:18:58,710 And those pressures will multiply quickly. 272 00:18:58,710 --> 00:19:00,745 Well, we should've just killed her when we had the chance. 273 00:19:00,745 --> 00:19:04,449 Regrettably, the opportunity for surprise has been lost, 274 00:19:04,449 --> 00:19:08,152 and with it, the chance to end this conflict quickly. 275 00:19:09,523 --> 00:19:11,623 We must play the board before us. 276 00:19:11,623 --> 00:19:14,292 Tyland: If we are to break the Sea Snake's blockade, 277 00:19:14,292 --> 00:19:16,996 we will need to bolster both the Lannister and Hightower navies. 278 00:19:16,996 --> 00:19:19,731 We do have need for a new Master of Ships. 279 00:19:19,731 --> 00:19:23,068 We could offer the title to the young Lord Dalton Greyjoy. 280 00:19:23,068 --> 00:19:25,271 Aemond. What is your business here? 281 00:19:25,271 --> 00:19:26,504 The king summoned me. 282 00:19:26,504 --> 00:19:28,306 You do not have a seat at this council. 283 00:19:28,306 --> 00:19:31,611 Aemond is my closest blood and our best sword. 284 00:19:31,611 --> 00:19:33,081 I welcome him. 285 00:19:33,781 --> 00:19:36,782 Path to King's Landing is through the Riverlands. 286 00:19:36,782 --> 00:19:40,452 We must establish a toehold there, at Harrenhal. 287 00:19:40,452 --> 00:19:42,454 Aegon: The Riverlords will either declare for me, 288 00:19:42,454 --> 00:19:45,491 or they will meet Vhagar and Sunfyre together. 289 00:19:45,491 --> 00:19:47,826 Ah, and-and we can burn the blockade while we're at it. 290 00:19:47,826 --> 00:19:49,794 - Rhaenyra has dragons as well. - Mine are bigger. 291 00:19:49,794 --> 00:19:52,264 If we lose the dragons to war, there'll be no calling them back. 292 00:19:52,264 --> 00:19:53,865 - We must proceed cautiously. - No. 293 00:19:53,865 --> 00:19:58,004 Fat, old Lord Tully will either raise my banner or see his burn. 294 00:19:58,004 --> 00:20:00,108 We should fly to Riverrun. 295 00:20:00,541 --> 00:20:02,174 You are the king, Your Grace. 296 00:20:02,174 --> 00:20:03,675 You must not put yourself at risk. 297 00:20:03,675 --> 00:20:06,445 And Vhagar is needed here to deter Rhaenyra from attacking 298 00:20:06,445 --> 00:20:09,118 in retribution for the death of her son. 299 00:20:10,151 --> 00:20:14,487 Errors were made in the hours following King Viserys's death. 300 00:20:14,487 --> 00:20:16,725 We mustn't compound them. 301 00:20:18,326 --> 00:20:20,959 You've already demonstrated your might, Your Grace. 302 00:20:20,959 --> 00:20:25,297 - We must now favor patience and restraint. - (Aegon sighs) 303 00:20:25,297 --> 00:20:27,066 I send ravens by the hour. 304 00:20:27,066 --> 00:20:31,470 Many and more houses will declare for you in time. 305 00:20:31,470 --> 00:20:34,643 History and precedent will come to your side. 306 00:20:35,409 --> 00:20:38,047 - (birds chirping) - (indistinct chatter) 307 00:20:42,416 --> 00:20:43,649 Good morrow, Your Grace. 308 00:20:43,649 --> 00:20:45,317 Good morrow, Lord Larys. 309 00:20:45,317 --> 00:20:47,219 I had come earlier to have a word 310 00:20:47,219 --> 00:20:49,054 before the small council convened, 311 00:20:49,054 --> 00:20:53,596 but your handmaiden said that you were indisposed. 312 00:20:56,865 --> 00:20:58,968 What is it you wish to discuss? 313 00:21:00,934 --> 00:21:04,373 I have completed questioning the whole of the castle staff. 314 00:21:05,539 --> 00:21:07,373 They produced rather interesting details, 315 00:21:07,373 --> 00:21:12,048 but I am satisfied I have exposed all who betrayed our trust. 316 00:21:13,882 --> 00:21:15,084 And what of them? 317 00:21:16,550 --> 00:21:18,754 They no longer breathe our air. 318 00:21:20,922 --> 00:21:24,560 I have chosen your new staff personally. 319 00:21:29,598 --> 00:21:31,234 (door opens) 320 00:21:32,567 --> 00:21:34,170 (door closes) 321 00:21:42,944 --> 00:21:45,277 St-- Gi-Give me that. 322 00:21:45,277 --> 00:21:47,213 maidservant: Your Grace? 323 00:21:47,213 --> 00:21:49,252 (sighs) Just leave me. 324 00:21:50,918 --> 00:21:52,956 Just le-- Just le-- Just leave me. 325 00:21:56,758 --> 00:21:58,390 (door opens) 326 00:21:58,390 --> 00:22:01,227 (tense, pensive music playing) 327 00:22:01,227 --> 00:22:02,431 (door closes) 328 00:22:12,039 --> 00:22:13,473 ♪ 329 00:22:13,473 --> 00:22:15,144 (Syrax roars) 330 00:22:30,458 --> 00:22:32,461 ♪ 331 00:22:34,129 --> 00:22:35,761 (indistinct shouting) 332 00:22:35,761 --> 00:22:37,967 - It's a dragon wing! - Let's have a look! 333 00:22:39,567 --> 00:22:41,570 - It's a wing. - Who cares what it is. 334 00:22:42,504 --> 00:22:44,136 (yells) Dragon! 335 00:22:44,136 --> 00:22:46,175 (crowd yelling) 336 00:22:47,241 --> 00:22:48,877 (Syrax roars) 337 00:22:51,078 --> 00:22:53,316 (yelling, panicking) 338 00:22:57,386 --> 00:22:59,022 (roars) 339 00:23:05,393 --> 00:23:08,392 (solemn music playing) 340 00:23:32,620 --> 00:23:34,648 ♪ 341 00:23:34,648 --> 00:23:36,292 (crying) 342 00:23:53,808 --> 00:23:55,811 (Syrax grumbling) 343 00:24:00,382 --> 00:24:03,386 ♪ 344 00:24:08,990 --> 00:24:10,856 (Syrax roars) 345 00:24:10,856 --> 00:24:14,059 Leon Estermont: All hail King Aegon! 346 00:24:14,059 --> 00:24:16,528 "Aegon the Magnanimous," 347 00:24:16,528 --> 00:24:19,231 Second of His Name, King of the Andals, 348 00:24:19,231 --> 00:24:21,594 and the Rhoynar, and the First Men, 349 00:24:21,594 --> 00:24:24,871 Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm. 350 00:24:24,871 --> 00:24:26,910 Hail King Aegon! 351 00:24:27,609 --> 00:24:29,245 "The Magnanimous"? 352 00:24:32,947 --> 00:24:34,182 Your Grace. 353 00:24:34,781 --> 00:24:37,820 Let's have the first petition, my good Lord Hand. 354 00:24:39,521 --> 00:24:40,589 (grunts) 355 00:24:42,256 --> 00:24:44,090 (nervously) Good morrow, my, uh, Your Grace. 356 00:24:44,090 --> 00:24:45,457 - (laughter) - Aegon: It's alright. 357 00:24:45,457 --> 00:24:47,560 There's no reason to be nervous. 358 00:24:47,560 --> 00:24:48,728 What's your name? 359 00:24:48,728 --> 00:24:50,963 Gr-- Uh, Jerard, Your Grace. 360 00:24:50,963 --> 00:24:53,065 Good morrow, Jerard. 361 00:24:53,065 --> 00:24:55,668 And how might your king be of service? 362 00:24:55,668 --> 00:24:57,373 'Tis my flock. 363 00:24:58,373 --> 00:25:02,011 Uh, a-a-a tenth of them taken by... 364 00:25:04,011 --> 00:25:06,946 - the Crown on... - (crowd murmuring) 365 00:25:06,946 --> 00:25:09,181 on the cusp of winter. 366 00:25:09,181 --> 00:25:12,188 - If I'd had the time to plan-- - We should return them. 367 00:25:15,289 --> 00:25:16,789 - Your Grace? - Aegon: Well, you need 368 00:25:16,789 --> 00:25:18,424 your goats for the winter, don't you? 369 00:25:18,424 --> 00:25:21,260 - Sheep, Your-Your Grace. - Aegon: Sheep, even better. 370 00:25:21,260 --> 00:25:23,630 I shall make your flock of sheep whole. 371 00:25:23,630 --> 00:25:25,430 (Jerard laughs) 372 00:25:25,430 --> 00:25:27,934 We already made a promise to all the Crownlands 373 00:25:27,934 --> 00:25:30,330 that a tithing of livestock 374 00:25:30,330 --> 00:25:32,605 would be necessary to sustain the dragons 375 00:25:32,605 --> 00:25:34,039 for their increased activity 376 00:25:34,039 --> 00:25:37,080 and, pray not, eventual fighting. 377 00:25:37,746 --> 00:25:39,845 Right... Right. 378 00:25:39,845 --> 00:25:42,880 Perhaps we could just return his sheep. He came all this way. 379 00:25:42,880 --> 00:25:45,550 If you return one herder's sheep, Your Grace, 380 00:25:45,550 --> 00:25:48,015 you will soon find them all at the foot of your throne 381 00:25:48,015 --> 00:25:50,357 expecting the same. 382 00:25:50,357 --> 00:25:51,891 They won't know. 383 00:25:51,891 --> 00:25:58,167 When the king speaks, Your Grace, all hear it. 384 00:26:06,740 --> 00:26:09,742 After further thought, I have decided that 385 00:26:09,742 --> 00:26:12,205 I cannot restore your sheep. 386 00:26:12,205 --> 00:26:13,479 If war were to break out, 387 00:26:13,479 --> 00:26:15,381 my dragons will require feed. 388 00:26:15,381 --> 00:26:18,216 - Bring the next. - (crowd murmuring) 389 00:26:18,216 --> 00:26:21,887 guildmaster: Salts always run scarce on the road to winter, 390 00:26:21,887 --> 00:26:22,922 Your Grace. 391 00:26:22,922 --> 00:26:24,824 We rely on ships from Essos 392 00:26:24,824 --> 00:26:26,358 for our supply. 393 00:26:26,358 --> 00:26:29,594 But now, with a blockade in place and war threatening-- 394 00:26:29,594 --> 00:26:31,663 Yeah, that treasonous blockade won't last long. 395 00:26:31,663 --> 00:26:34,200 I plan to send Vhagar to burn it to ash. 396 00:26:34,200 --> 00:26:35,501 Bring the next. 397 00:26:35,501 --> 00:26:37,573 (crowd murmuring) 398 00:26:39,541 --> 00:26:41,144 Hugh, Your Grace. 399 00:26:44,613 --> 00:26:46,112 The smiths are all proud 400 00:26:46,112 --> 00:26:48,384 to support Your Grace against Rhaenyra. 401 00:26:52,120 --> 00:26:53,118 But? 402 00:26:53,118 --> 00:26:54,390 But... 403 00:26:56,091 --> 00:26:58,957 iron costs have grown. 404 00:26:58,957 --> 00:27:02,464 A lone scorpion takes weeks to build. 405 00:27:03,231 --> 00:27:05,435 To put it simply, we are struggling. 406 00:27:06,267 --> 00:27:10,737 If we could but have the Crown's coin before we started work, 407 00:27:10,737 --> 00:27:12,737 it would bring great relief. 408 00:27:12,737 --> 00:27:16,079 Not just to me, but to all the smiths serving your cause. 409 00:27:18,313 --> 00:27:19,515 (sighs) 410 00:27:20,648 --> 00:27:23,686 You shall be paid and paid well. 411 00:27:24,119 --> 00:27:26,385 My army cannot win a war without your weapons. 412 00:27:26,385 --> 00:27:28,390 You should continue their making. 413 00:27:28,789 --> 00:27:32,595 Our victory depends on the efforts of the smallfolk. 414 00:27:34,996 --> 00:27:38,130 You have my most sincere gratitude, Your Grace. 415 00:27:38,130 --> 00:27:40,169 Aegon: I'll hear the next petition. 416 00:27:40,835 --> 00:27:42,838 (indistinct chatter) 417 00:27:47,775 --> 00:27:50,642 Larys Strong: Your Grace, it filled my heart to see you on the Iron Throne. 418 00:27:50,642 --> 00:27:53,846 - (Aegon groans) - I was only a boy when Jaehaerys last graced the seat, 419 00:27:53,846 --> 00:27:55,314 but you brought forth memories of him, 420 00:27:55,314 --> 00:27:57,450 and you have such a deft touch with the smallfolk, 421 00:27:57,450 --> 00:27:59,284 just as your father did. 422 00:27:59,284 --> 00:28:00,723 Thank you, my lord. 423 00:28:01,222 --> 00:28:03,459 I wonder, do you have a moment for a quiet word? 424 00:28:09,530 --> 00:28:12,932 It is the Hand's wont to keep a firm grip on things. 425 00:28:12,932 --> 00:28:13,970 Mm. 426 00:28:15,169 --> 00:28:17,073 He controlled your father the same way. 427 00:28:18,839 --> 00:28:21,474 Viserys had a certain reputation as being pliable. 428 00:28:21,474 --> 00:28:22,912 I am aware. 429 00:28:24,579 --> 00:28:26,946 I would think, as we find ourselves 430 00:28:26,946 --> 00:28:29,181 standing within a hair's breadth of war, 431 00:28:29,181 --> 00:28:32,088 that you would wish to be viewed differently. 432 00:28:35,357 --> 00:28:36,722 How? 433 00:28:36,722 --> 00:28:38,427 Otto Hightower... 434 00:28:39,861 --> 00:28:42,798 was your father's Hand, Your Grace. 435 00:28:59,414 --> 00:29:00,616 Daughter. 436 00:29:01,849 --> 00:29:04,453 I requested an audience hours ago. 437 00:29:05,754 --> 00:29:09,592 There were many petitions. 438 00:29:12,259 --> 00:29:14,097 Alicent: I find myself wondering... 439 00:29:15,262 --> 00:29:17,066 do we pursue the same end? 440 00:29:19,132 --> 00:29:22,571 I must admit, there are days where I myself can't be sure. 441 00:29:24,305 --> 00:29:26,309 I shall tell you mine. 442 00:29:27,942 --> 00:29:29,441 It's victory. 443 00:29:29,441 --> 00:29:32,277 And how would you define "victory"? 444 00:29:32,277 --> 00:29:34,246 Rhaenyra bending the knee 445 00:29:34,246 --> 00:29:36,885 and Aegon sitting the Iron Throne, in peace. 446 00:29:37,652 --> 00:29:39,184 As Viserys wished. 447 00:29:39,184 --> 00:29:42,855 Well, if that's how you describe it, then we are aligned. 448 00:29:42,855 --> 00:29:44,957 - Then be my ally. - I am. 449 00:29:44,957 --> 00:29:46,759 An ally would not repeatedly cut my legs 450 00:29:46,759 --> 00:29:48,794 from beneath me at that table of men! 451 00:29:48,794 --> 00:29:52,464 - I sit there and I feel your anger. - Frustration. 452 00:29:52,464 --> 00:29:54,933 These critical days since Viserys's passing 453 00:29:54,933 --> 00:29:57,801 - haven't gone to plan. - That's not my fault. 454 00:29:59,340 --> 00:30:02,374 My sons both see you as the great example. 455 00:30:02,374 --> 00:30:03,579 The Hand to three kings. 456 00:30:05,313 --> 00:30:07,146 Aegon is ever-eager to prove himself 457 00:30:07,146 --> 00:30:08,617 and Aemond... 458 00:30:10,246 --> 00:30:11,854 Aemond is angry. 459 00:30:13,421 --> 00:30:16,054 Rhaenyra's son took his eye and was never punished for it. 460 00:30:16,054 --> 00:30:20,696 - What he did, however vicious-- - The caprice of youth. 461 00:30:24,766 --> 00:30:26,599 I could only hope. 462 00:30:26,599 --> 00:30:29,768 Aemond erred. 463 00:30:29,768 --> 00:30:33,272 But he is fiercely loyal. He wishes to please. 464 00:30:33,272 --> 00:30:34,941 And Aegon still heeds me. 465 00:30:34,941 --> 00:30:36,545 In private, at least. 466 00:30:38,112 --> 00:30:39,511 But if you undermine my voice, 467 00:30:39,511 --> 00:30:41,341 both those boys will grow deaf to it. 468 00:30:41,341 --> 00:30:44,387 (light music playing) 469 00:30:49,791 --> 00:30:52,190 I hadn't seen it that way. 470 00:30:52,190 --> 00:30:54,259 We only need to mind Aegon 471 00:30:54,259 --> 00:30:56,498 until the novelty of rule is spent. 472 00:30:57,398 --> 00:31:00,533 Once he tires of it, you and I can steer our cause to victory. 473 00:31:00,533 --> 00:31:03,205 A fine strategy, daughter. 474 00:31:03,871 --> 00:31:09,512 But you must accept that the path to victory now is one of violence. 475 00:31:10,512 --> 00:31:12,148 I know it. 476 00:31:15,884 --> 00:31:18,087 But that does not mean it must be wanton. 477 00:31:20,422 --> 00:31:21,424 No. 478 00:31:25,494 --> 00:31:28,497 (tense music playing) 479 00:31:35,003 --> 00:31:37,006 (indistinct shouting) 480 00:31:38,239 --> 00:31:40,509 solider (shouts): Prepare to be boarded! 481 00:31:43,111 --> 00:31:46,311 By the order of Lord Corlys Velaryon! 482 00:31:46,311 --> 00:31:48,981 Erryk Cargyll: Search the hold for stowaways! 483 00:31:48,981 --> 00:31:51,020 ♪ 484 00:31:56,892 --> 00:31:58,894 (indistinct shouting) 485 00:32:07,369 --> 00:32:09,001 (goats bleating) 486 00:32:09,001 --> 00:32:11,040 (music fades out) 487 00:32:16,544 --> 00:32:17,546 You. 488 00:32:20,081 --> 00:32:23,286 When last we met, there were two of you. 489 00:32:25,554 --> 00:32:27,053 "The White Worm." 490 00:32:27,053 --> 00:32:29,621 Mysaria: Did you think I would wither in your absence? 491 00:32:29,621 --> 00:32:31,689 I did not think you would flower a traitor. 492 00:32:31,689 --> 00:32:35,027 You speak of highborn games. I am common-born. 493 00:32:35,027 --> 00:32:37,529 How long have you been selling secrets to Otto Hightower? 494 00:32:37,529 --> 00:32:39,568 As long as he had gold to pay for them. 495 00:32:41,936 --> 00:32:46,142 Who sent you fleeing from King's Landing in such disrepair, hm? 496 00:32:47,670 --> 00:32:49,709 You put Aegon on the throne. 497 00:32:49,709 --> 00:32:51,810 That was the Hightowers' conspiracy. 498 00:32:51,810 --> 00:32:54,379 I merely profited from knowing Aegon's movements. 499 00:32:54,379 --> 00:32:55,947 But you delivered him. 500 00:32:55,947 --> 00:32:58,884 He would've returned home eventually for gold and for respite, 501 00:32:58,884 --> 00:33:00,052 as he always does. 502 00:33:00,052 --> 00:33:03,155 I simply... simply sped the business along. 503 00:33:03,155 --> 00:33:05,223 "Business" that ended with the theft of the queen's throne 504 00:33:05,223 --> 00:33:06,458 and the murder of her son. 505 00:33:06,458 --> 00:33:08,428 You only blame me because your true enemies 506 00:33:08,428 --> 00:33:10,099 are out of reach. 507 00:33:11,628 --> 00:33:13,065 My arrangement with the Hand 508 00:33:13,065 --> 00:33:14,633 was purely transactional. 509 00:33:14,633 --> 00:33:16,605 I held no loyalty to him. 510 00:33:17,271 --> 00:33:19,207 Certainly do not now. 511 00:33:19,806 --> 00:33:24,576 Otto Hightower was to me as I am to your noble ilk, fodder to be cast off. 512 00:33:24,576 --> 00:33:26,245 What else do you know of him? His plans? 513 00:33:26,245 --> 00:33:27,883 Little and less. 514 00:33:31,119 --> 00:33:34,323 I possess nothing of value to you, Daemon. 515 00:33:45,032 --> 00:33:48,032 (gasps, breathes heavily) 516 00:33:52,474 --> 00:33:54,077 (door slams) 517 00:33:57,345 --> 00:33:58,844 Have her moved to the cells. 518 00:33:58,844 --> 00:34:01,517 She is to be treated as a traitor to the crown. 519 00:34:04,252 --> 00:34:06,285 Erryk: Forgive me, my prince... 520 00:34:06,285 --> 00:34:07,886 but the lady speaks the truth. 521 00:34:07,886 --> 00:34:11,160 - She was no agent of the Hightowers. - What is it to you? 522 00:34:11,725 --> 00:34:14,492 - A matter of honor. - Was it honor that made you stand by and watch 523 00:34:14,492 --> 00:34:17,196 as the Hightowers usurped the throne? 524 00:34:17,196 --> 00:34:19,732 You and your traitorous twin. 525 00:34:19,732 --> 00:34:21,770 No, my prince. 526 00:34:23,171 --> 00:34:24,607 I'm shamed by it. 527 00:34:25,206 --> 00:34:27,405 That's why I abandoned the Kingsguard, 528 00:34:27,405 --> 00:34:29,376 and my brother, and came here. 529 00:34:29,376 --> 00:34:31,047 I don't care. 530 00:34:31,913 --> 00:34:32,912 Aegon was in your grasp. 531 00:34:32,912 --> 00:34:34,846 You should've killed him yourself. 532 00:34:34,846 --> 00:34:38,383 Arryk and I were named to the Kingsguard at just 8 and 10. 533 00:34:38,383 --> 00:34:40,586 And we swore the same oath: 534 00:34:40,586 --> 00:34:44,088 to defend the whole of the royal family. 535 00:34:44,088 --> 00:34:47,130 So what were we to do when they turned against one another? 536 00:34:49,296 --> 00:34:51,300 (dragon roars) 537 00:34:56,404 --> 00:34:59,408 (tense music playing) 538 00:35:05,280 --> 00:35:07,283 ♪ 539 00:35:16,057 --> 00:35:20,392 Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, the First of Her Name, 540 00:35:20,392 --> 00:35:24,763 Queen of the Andals, and the Rhoynar, and the First Men, 541 00:35:24,763 --> 00:35:28,801 Lady of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm. 542 00:35:28,801 --> 00:35:30,839 ♪ 543 00:35:34,843 --> 00:35:37,080 (whispers) Did you find what you needed? 544 00:35:45,652 --> 00:35:48,291 Your council stands at the ready, Your Grace. 545 00:35:52,459 --> 00:35:54,893 I will fly to Harrenhal at your command 546 00:35:54,893 --> 00:35:56,931 and set our toehold in the Riverlands. 547 00:35:57,931 --> 00:36:00,132 Your Grace, my lord husband's blockade of the Gullet 548 00:36:00,132 --> 00:36:01,166 moves into place. 549 00:36:01,166 --> 00:36:02,434 All seaborne travel and trade 550 00:36:02,434 --> 00:36:04,671 to King's Landing will soon be cut off. 551 00:36:04,671 --> 00:36:06,709 ♪ 552 00:36:10,707 --> 00:36:13,950 I want Aemond Targaryen. 553 00:36:14,949 --> 00:36:16,953 (music intensifies) 554 00:36:33,868 --> 00:36:35,871 ♪ 555 00:36:39,641 --> 00:36:41,644 (music fades out) 556 00:37:02,363 --> 00:37:05,131 In your years as a merchant of gossip, 557 00:37:05,131 --> 00:37:07,699 you surely accumulated spies within the Red Keep. 558 00:37:07,699 --> 00:37:09,969 Servants who knew the comings and goings. 559 00:37:09,969 --> 00:37:11,904 Scheme with someone else, Daemon. 560 00:37:11,904 --> 00:37:15,378 I was once in your thrall, but no longer. 561 00:37:16,411 --> 00:37:18,281 A transaction, then. 562 00:37:19,014 --> 00:37:22,218 Your knowledge in exchange for your freedom. 563 00:37:27,556 --> 00:37:29,758 (footsteps approaching) 564 00:37:34,896 --> 00:37:38,101 (light, solemn music playing) 565 00:37:49,544 --> 00:37:50,746 Your Grace. 566 00:37:51,979 --> 00:37:54,446 ♪ 567 00:37:54,446 --> 00:37:58,111 (emotional) Lady Jeyne Arryn has pledged her support 568 00:37:58,111 --> 00:38:01,090 in exchange for a dragon to guard the Vale. 569 00:38:03,820 --> 00:38:06,829 And Lord Cregan Stark... 570 00:38:09,731 --> 00:38:12,568 has promised 2,000 men-- 571 00:38:18,005 --> 00:38:20,039 (both weeping) 572 00:38:20,039 --> 00:38:22,078 ♪ 573 00:38:28,350 --> 00:38:30,353 (door opens) 574 00:38:32,687 --> 00:38:34,690 ♪ 575 00:38:57,945 --> 00:38:59,548 Alyrie Florent. 576 00:39:00,147 --> 00:39:02,151 ♪ 577 00:39:18,533 --> 00:39:20,536 (music intensifies) 578 00:39:29,645 --> 00:39:31,647 Viserys Targaryen. 579 00:39:36,651 --> 00:39:38,654 ♪ 580 00:39:55,737 --> 00:39:57,740 ♪ 581 00:40:27,368 --> 00:40:31,371 (deep breath) Lucerys Velaryon. 582 00:40:31,371 --> 00:40:33,409 ♪ 583 00:40:41,450 --> 00:40:43,486 (music fades out) 584 00:41:15,750 --> 00:41:17,750 (dog barking) 585 00:41:17,750 --> 00:41:19,788 (indistinct chatter) 586 00:41:20,489 --> 00:41:22,486 (Daemon whistles) 587 00:41:26,027 --> 00:41:27,259 A tribute. 588 00:41:27,259 --> 00:41:28,932 (coins jingle) 589 00:41:36,037 --> 00:41:37,670 Commander? 590 00:41:37,670 --> 00:41:39,708 Never gone for long. 591 00:41:41,509 --> 00:41:44,613 I'm told you bear a mislike for the Hightowers. 592 00:41:46,014 --> 00:41:48,217 Fuck the Hightowers. 593 00:41:53,555 --> 00:41:55,187 Keep walking. 594 00:41:55,187 --> 00:41:57,226 (street chatter) 595 00:41:58,988 --> 00:42:00,997 Don't make trouble. 596 00:42:07,302 --> 00:42:08,834 (dog barks) 597 00:42:08,834 --> 00:42:10,436 {\an8}Daemon Targaryen: The White Worm said 598 00:42:10,436 --> 00:42:12,371 {\an8}you're one of Aegon's ratcatchers. 599 00:42:12,371 --> 00:42:16,079 {\an8}You must be busy. That castle positively crawls with them now. 600 00:42:17,478 --> 00:42:19,478 I heard the White Worm were dead. 601 00:42:19,478 --> 00:42:21,646 Her ghost told me you were a betting man. 602 00:42:21,646 --> 00:42:27,019 - Fighting pits? - Dogs... and bones. 603 00:42:27,019 --> 00:42:28,824 How deep are your debts? 604 00:42:36,264 --> 00:42:38,130 I was also given to understand that you possess 605 00:42:38,130 --> 00:42:40,198 a unique knowledge of the Red Keep. 606 00:42:40,198 --> 00:42:42,334 Maegor's tunnels. 607 00:42:42,334 --> 00:42:45,371 Great big rat's nest, it is. 608 00:42:45,371 --> 00:42:48,544 I know them better than the shape of my own cock. 609 00:42:51,079 --> 00:42:52,281 This is my friend. 610 00:42:53,614 --> 00:42:56,084 Tonight, he's going to be your friend. 611 00:42:56,851 --> 00:42:59,855 You're to find and slay the Prince Aemond Targaryen. 612 00:43:01,122 --> 00:43:03,689 He has silver hair and one eye. 613 00:43:03,689 --> 00:43:06,129 Should be easy enough to find. 614 00:43:07,795 --> 00:43:09,428 But I understand he's quite good in a fight. 615 00:43:09,428 --> 00:43:11,300 You'll want to take caution. 616 00:43:12,933 --> 00:43:16,572 That's one half. You'll get the other when it's done. 617 00:43:20,074 --> 00:43:22,078 (dog barking) 618 00:43:28,450 --> 00:43:29,652 Alright. 619 00:43:31,820 --> 00:43:33,589 What if we can't find him? 620 00:43:38,091 --> 00:43:41,694 We've wasted precious days in this war of quills and ravens. 621 00:43:41,694 --> 00:43:43,732 Words are wind. 622 00:43:44,599 --> 00:43:46,932 You should be leading the van, 623 00:43:46,932 --> 00:43:49,534 and I should be flying cover on Vhagar. 624 00:43:49,534 --> 00:43:52,971 No castle would dare to raise Rhaenyra's banner against us. 625 00:43:52,971 --> 00:43:56,042 We would bring the whole of the Crownlands to heel in weeks. 626 00:43:56,042 --> 00:43:58,911 Well, mayhaps we could petition the king, 627 00:43:58,911 --> 00:44:01,951 privately, to send us out. 628 00:44:03,752 --> 00:44:05,717 Rosby and Stokeworth, 629 00:44:05,717 --> 00:44:09,088 small castles right in the shadow of King's Landing. 630 00:44:09,088 --> 00:44:10,656 They would not want us for enemies. 631 00:44:10,656 --> 00:44:12,828 We could add their levies to our own. 632 00:44:14,162 --> 00:44:16,632 Our host growing as we advance. 633 00:44:18,833 --> 00:44:21,170 Uh, it is a canny scheme. 634 00:44:21,803 --> 00:44:23,435 But moot. 635 00:44:23,435 --> 00:44:26,472 My brother is hostage to my grandsire and mother, 636 00:44:26,472 --> 00:44:30,008 and they tell him that a war of dragons can yet be avoided. 637 00:44:30,008 --> 00:44:33,245 'Tis inevitable. They must see that. 638 00:44:33,245 --> 00:44:35,451 Otto fears to upset the order of things. 639 00:44:36,718 --> 00:44:38,721 And Alicent is simply... 640 00:44:39,949 --> 00:44:42,187 angry. 641 00:44:42,187 --> 00:44:45,757 - Angry? - She blames me for starting this war 642 00:44:45,757 --> 00:44:49,798 after she plotted with my father's council to usurp his throne. 643 00:44:51,565 --> 00:44:54,803 "Her Grace" speaks with two tongues. 644 00:44:58,640 --> 00:45:00,904 She has a gentle heart. 645 00:45:01,503 --> 00:45:04,146 And Rhaenyra is a cunning spider. 646 00:45:04,578 --> 00:45:08,615 Long ago, she drew Alicent into her web... 647 00:45:08,615 --> 00:45:10,486 intoxicated her. 648 00:45:12,053 --> 00:45:13,889 It is not your mother's fault. 649 00:45:15,417 --> 00:45:17,660 She holds love for our enemy. 650 00:45:19,527 --> 00:45:21,530 That makes her a fool. 651 00:45:23,532 --> 00:45:25,398 (door opens) 652 00:45:25,398 --> 00:45:27,070 (footsteps approach) 653 00:45:38,112 --> 00:45:39,348 Lord Hand. 654 00:45:49,190 --> 00:45:51,190 Return to your post, Lord Commander. 655 00:45:51,190 --> 00:45:53,429 I must have a word with the prince. 656 00:46:05,474 --> 00:46:07,339 (door opens) 657 00:46:07,339 --> 00:46:09,108 It would concern me, grandson, 658 00:46:09,108 --> 00:46:10,743 if plans were being considered 659 00:46:10,743 --> 00:46:14,283 beyond the ears of your king and his Hand. 660 00:46:14,949 --> 00:46:17,083 You have a zeal to act. I understand. 661 00:46:17,083 --> 00:46:18,550 I was young once myself-- 662 00:46:18,550 --> 00:46:21,590 I only wish to serve my king and my house. 663 00:46:27,762 --> 00:46:29,395 You and Vhagar 664 00:46:29,395 --> 00:46:32,435 are the greatest single power in the realm. 665 00:46:34,635 --> 00:46:38,141 If it wasn't obvious before, it certainly is now. 666 00:46:43,111 --> 00:46:46,115 But there are many pieces at play here... 667 00:46:47,248 --> 00:46:50,916 some of which you can't yet see. 668 00:46:50,916 --> 00:46:52,785 I promise you, Aemond, you will have 669 00:46:52,785 --> 00:46:54,720 all the vengeance that you seek, 670 00:46:54,720 --> 00:46:58,161 but you must keep a grip on your impulses. 671 00:47:00,862 --> 00:47:03,499 We both know that your brother cannot. 672 00:47:06,701 --> 00:47:08,704 (street chatter) 673 00:47:09,365 --> 00:47:12,375 (tense music playing) 674 00:47:20,148 --> 00:47:22,351 - (dog whimpering) - Cheese: Alright. 675 00:47:25,086 --> 00:47:27,090 ♪ 676 00:47:40,034 --> 00:47:42,038 ♪ 677 00:47:55,751 --> 00:47:56,986 Take that. 678 00:48:02,590 --> 00:48:04,227 Bring the dog. 679 00:48:05,159 --> 00:48:07,163 ♪ 680 00:48:28,850 --> 00:48:30,486 (laughter) 681 00:48:31,085 --> 00:48:33,419 Aegon: I need to be a symbol for the smallfolk, 682 00:48:33,419 --> 00:48:35,321 - as well as the nobility. - Cheese: Wait. 683 00:48:35,321 --> 00:48:37,023 speaker: You could always be 684 00:48:37,023 --> 00:48:38,657 "Aegon the Strong." 685 00:48:38,657 --> 00:48:40,426 Aegon: My nephew's already taken that one. 686 00:48:40,426 --> 00:48:42,228 - (laughter) - Leon: Well, which would Your Grace prefer? 687 00:48:42,228 --> 00:48:44,096 - It's the king. - Leon: To be loved or feared? 688 00:48:44,096 --> 00:48:45,564 Aegon: I need to be both. 689 00:48:45,564 --> 00:48:47,866 My mother and grandsire 690 00:48:47,866 --> 00:48:50,537 mind me like some helpless duckling. 691 00:48:50,537 --> 00:48:52,337 Oh, well, you're the king. 692 00:48:52,337 --> 00:48:53,705 Who gives a shit what they say? 693 00:48:53,705 --> 00:48:56,442 My brother, at least, knows his place. 694 00:48:56,442 --> 00:48:58,577 He's as loyal as a hound. 695 00:48:58,577 --> 00:49:01,985 I can set him and his dragon on my foes at will. 696 00:49:03,817 --> 00:49:05,918 - Cheese: Keep your eyes down. - Aegon: I need a style that 697 00:49:05,918 --> 00:49:09,288 demonstrates power and commands respect. 698 00:49:09,288 --> 00:49:12,557 Eh, no-no one knows what "magnanimous" means. 699 00:49:12,557 --> 00:49:15,060 - (group laughs) - Leon: You could be "Aegon the Generous" then. 700 00:49:15,060 --> 00:49:17,296 - That would charm the smallfolk. - Aegon: I like that. 701 00:49:17,296 --> 00:49:18,763 Martyn Reyne: Is there more strong wine? 702 00:49:18,763 --> 00:49:21,267 - Leon: "Aegon the Dragonheart." - Aegon: Better. 703 00:49:21,267 --> 00:49:23,302 Leon: (laughs) "Aegon the Dragoncock!" 704 00:49:23,302 --> 00:49:25,371 - Aegon: Yes, yes! - (group laughs) 705 00:49:25,371 --> 00:49:27,440 Yeah, (laughs) the untamable beast! 706 00:49:27,440 --> 00:49:29,478 ♪ 707 00:49:50,666 --> 00:49:52,898 How do we get upstairs? 708 00:49:52,898 --> 00:49:54,870 The royals live up there. 709 00:49:56,471 --> 00:49:57,670 Right. 710 00:49:57,670 --> 00:49:59,074 Well, it's off limits, it is. 711 00:49:59,640 --> 00:50:01,974 Different group of ratcatchers work the upstairs. 712 00:50:01,974 --> 00:50:04,343 If we're to kill a royal fucking prince, 713 00:50:04,343 --> 00:50:05,949 where do you think we're gonna find him? 714 00:50:07,048 --> 00:50:09,081 I got you in the castle. 715 00:50:09,081 --> 00:50:10,749 I thought the rest was your bit. 716 00:50:10,749 --> 00:50:13,419 (Cheese grunting) 717 00:50:13,419 --> 00:50:15,187 I could end you right here, 718 00:50:15,187 --> 00:50:17,256 take the rest of the gold meself. 719 00:50:17,256 --> 00:50:19,295 (Cheese panting) 720 00:50:20,161 --> 00:50:21,928 I know a way upstairs. 721 00:50:21,928 --> 00:50:24,930 I just don't know my way 'round. 722 00:50:24,930 --> 00:50:27,366 (grunts, panting) 723 00:50:27,366 --> 00:50:29,035 Show me. 724 00:50:29,035 --> 00:50:30,803 ♪ 725 00:50:30,803 --> 00:50:32,839 - Fuck off. - (dog whimpers) 726 00:50:32,839 --> 00:50:34,877 (Cheese panting) 727 00:50:39,515 --> 00:50:40,716 This way. 728 00:50:42,917 --> 00:50:44,921 ♪ 729 00:51:01,602 --> 00:51:03,636 The royals live on this level. 730 00:51:03,636 --> 00:51:05,674 ♪ 731 00:51:08,277 --> 00:51:09,509 (grunts) 732 00:51:09,509 --> 00:51:11,547 (door creaking) 733 00:51:22,424 --> 00:51:24,093 No one's here. 734 00:51:24,693 --> 00:51:26,425 Blood: We need to keep looking. 735 00:51:26,425 --> 00:51:28,995 I've told ya, I'm not supposed to be up here. 736 00:51:28,995 --> 00:51:31,034 Did you not hear the prince? 737 00:51:31,966 --> 00:51:34,971 No head... no gold. 738 00:51:38,473 --> 00:51:40,476 ♪ 739 00:51:41,543 --> 00:51:43,979 - Set a trap. - Huh? 740 00:51:44,545 --> 00:51:46,549 - Blood: For appearances. - Oh. 741 00:51:46,915 --> 00:51:48,751 I'll search the next room. 742 00:51:53,721 --> 00:51:55,724 ♪ 743 00:51:59,394 --> 00:52:02,398 (storm blustering) 744 00:52:19,947 --> 00:52:21,948 (music softens) 745 00:52:21,948 --> 00:52:23,619 For the rats. 746 00:52:33,928 --> 00:52:35,932 ♪ 747 00:52:46,974 --> 00:52:48,978 (music intensifies) 748 00:52:52,280 --> 00:52:53,882 (thunder rumbling) 749 00:52:55,350 --> 00:52:57,786 - Cheese: Quiet. - (clamoring) 750 00:52:58,553 --> 00:53:00,184 Quiet. 751 00:53:03,357 --> 00:53:05,361 Stay still. (laughs) 752 00:53:07,794 --> 00:53:11,467 - (Cheese laughing) - Who the fuck is she? 753 00:53:12,801 --> 00:53:14,803 She's the queen, she is. 754 00:53:15,236 --> 00:53:18,098 "A son for a son," he said. 755 00:53:18,098 --> 00:53:20,540 Well, does she look like a fucking son to you? 756 00:53:20,540 --> 00:53:23,812 (laughing) Over there. 757 00:53:24,379 --> 00:53:26,382 ♪ 758 00:53:33,254 --> 00:53:35,287 We need to get our head and get out. 759 00:53:35,287 --> 00:53:37,326 - (grunting) - Shh. 760 00:53:42,997 --> 00:53:46,131 They both look the same. Which one's the boy? 761 00:53:46,131 --> 00:53:49,572 - Maybe that one. - Well, look for a cock. 762 00:53:53,875 --> 00:53:55,211 The mother knows. 763 00:53:57,444 --> 00:53:59,679 Do anything but what I ask, 764 00:53:59,679 --> 00:54:02,718 and I'll bleed the whole lot of ya. 765 00:54:04,619 --> 00:54:05,854 Shh. 766 00:54:09,358 --> 00:54:10,559 Which? 767 00:54:13,562 --> 00:54:15,564 I have a necklace. 768 00:54:17,398 --> 00:54:19,402 It's of great value. 769 00:54:19,901 --> 00:54:21,104 (gasps) 770 00:54:22,771 --> 00:54:24,540 That's not a son. 771 00:54:39,388 --> 00:54:40,389 N-- 772 00:54:41,256 --> 00:54:42,891 (gasps) 773 00:54:48,062 --> 00:54:49,365 Wait. 774 00:54:50,431 --> 00:54:54,437 It's the other one. She's not gonna give up the king's heir that easy. 775 00:55:03,979 --> 00:55:04,981 No. 776 00:55:06,648 --> 00:55:08,284 She's telling true. 777 00:55:09,451 --> 00:55:11,950 ♪ 778 00:55:11,950 --> 00:55:13,486 Blood: Hold him down. 779 00:55:13,486 --> 00:55:15,524 (muffled screaming) 780 00:55:17,025 --> 00:55:18,027 No. 781 00:55:20,796 --> 00:55:23,199 - (blade slices) - (grunting) 782 00:55:25,100 --> 00:55:27,099 (slicing flesh, bone) 783 00:55:27,099 --> 00:55:29,138 ♪ 784 00:55:31,539 --> 00:55:33,542 (Helaena muttering) 785 00:55:41,783 --> 00:55:43,786 ♪ 786 00:55:44,386 --> 00:55:46,022 (panting) 787 00:56:00,169 --> 00:56:01,570 (gasps) 788 00:56:06,007 --> 00:56:08,011 ♪ 789 00:56:17,585 --> 00:56:19,822 (Criston, Alicent panting) 790 00:56:21,657 --> 00:56:23,259 Alicent: Helaena! 791 00:56:28,029 --> 00:56:29,665 What's happened? 792 00:56:31,861 --> 00:56:33,861 (music fades out) 793 00:56:33,861 --> 00:56:35,905 They killed the boy. 794 00:56:37,405 --> 00:56:39,403 (music fades in) 795 00:56:48,550 --> 00:56:50,553 ♪ 796 00:57:22,650 --> 00:57:24,653 ♪ 797 00:57:50,412 --> 00:57:52,415 (music fades out)